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The best bakeries and pastry in Paris
Start with Du Pain et des Idées in Canal Saint-Martin for croissant, escargot, sacristain, Sain Boulangerie in 10th arr. for sourdough croissant, apple chausson and Blé Sucré in 12th arr. for pain au chocolat and croissant. Here are all 10, with what to get at each.
- Du Pain et des IdéesCanal Saint-Martin · Croissant and pain au chocolat
Get: Croissant, escargot, sacristain
A Canal Saint-Martin institution known for flaky, buttery pastry.
- Sain Boulangerie10th arr. · bakery
Get: Sourdough croissant, apple chausson
Sourdough viennoiserie that stands out even among top bakeries.
- Blé Sucré12th arr. · Croissant and pain au chocolat
Get: Pain au chocolat and croissant
Pâtissier-run bakery by the Aligre market with exemplary laminated dough.
- Maison Louvard9th arr. · Croissant and pain au chocolat
Get: Classic croissant, or the crookie
Modern bakery with excellent croissants and a viral hybrid.
- Mamiche10th arr. · Croissant and pain au chocolat
Get: Croissant, cinnamon roll
Neighborhood favorite with crisp, deeply baked croissants.
AngelinaRue de Rivoli · tearoom, pastryGet: Hot chocolate and viennoiseries
Historic Rue de Rivoli tearoom famous for thick hot chocolate and Mont Blanc chestnut meringue cake.
- CaretteTrocadéro · French patisserie
Get: Hot chocolate, cream and croissant
Elegant Trocadéro tearoom with pastel macarons and pastries, a classic spot for breakfast or tea facing the square.
- Boulangerie UtopieOberkampf
Get: The black sesame éclair and the baguette
A bakery known for creative pastry and very good bread.
Café de FloreSaint-Germain-des-Prés · French cafeGet: Café crème and croissant
Historic Saint-Germain cafe famous as a literary haunt, known for hot chocolate and people watching on the terrace.
- Cédric Grolet OpéraOpéra
Get: A trompe-l'œil fruit pastry, or the croissant
Pastries that look like real fruit, and among the most posted in Paris.
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Where is the best bakeries and pastry in Paris?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Du Pain et des Idées (Canal Saint-Martin), Sain Boulangerie (10th arr.) and Blé Sucré (12th arr.). All 10 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Du Pain et des Idées, get croissant, escargot, sacristain. At Sain Boulangerie, get sourdough croissant, apple chausson. At Blé Sucré, get pain au chocolat and croissant. At Maison Louvard, get classic croissant, or the crookie.
Which neighborhood is best for bakeries and pastry in Paris?
Most of these are in 10th arr.. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Paris: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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